Trip from Maryland, LA to Grambling, LA

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

215 mi

346 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 58m ★

6 AM

4h 11m

8 AM

4h 37m

10 AM

4h 20m

12 PM

4h 17m

3 PM

4h 21m

5 PM

4h 36m

8 PM

4h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Maryland, LA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Maryland to Grambling covers 215 miles and typically takes 4 hours and 10 minutes. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $33 for fuel to complete the journey. Both your starting point and destination are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a consistent regional feel throughout the trip. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this drive is straightforward enough to handle in one go without requiring an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.5 miles from Maryland, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied driving experience that transitions from local navigation to interstate travel. With only 26% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend most of your time on Samuels Road and E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a 75.7-mile segment on Samuels Road, which sets the tone for the journey. As you progress, the drive shifts from the winding, turn-heavy local roads onto the more predictable flow of I-20. This mix keeps the drive engaging and prevents the monotony often associated with long-distance interstate travel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Samuels Road is the longest continuous segment at about 75.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 19 / Scotland Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 19 / Scotland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 61 / Scenic Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 80.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 19 / Scotland Avenue

Turn left onto LA 19 / Scotland Avenue

Navigation decision point

1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 61 / Scenic Highway

Turn right onto US 61 / Scenic Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

80.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

213.7 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

214.8 mi into trip | ~4h 10m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Samuels Road	75.7 mi	1h 28m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North	63.2 mi	1h 12m
I 20	56.3 mi	1h 1m
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge	10.6 mi	12m
Scenic Highway	3.6 mi	5m
John R Junkin Drive	2.4 mi	2m
Rwe Jones Drive	0.9 mi	1m
Blount Road	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Samuels Road — 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryland, LA and Grambling, LA.

Start on this road

86 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn left onto LA 19

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Scotland Avenue

Turn right onto Blount Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Blount Road

Turn right onto US 61

3.6 mi · 5 min · Scenic Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 61

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Samuels Road

Turn left

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Continue on US 84; US 425

2.4 mi · 2 min · John R Junkin Drive

Continue on US 84; US 425

11 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 425; LA 15

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Merge onto I 20

56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Keep slight right at fork

379 ft · 9 sec

Turn straight onto LA 149

0.9 mi · 1 min · Rwe Jones Drive

Turn left onto LA 150

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Planning for this 4-hour and 10-minute trip is simple given the flexibility of the route. Since you only have one designated stop, try to time your break to coincide with the transition between the local roads and your I-20 stretch to maximize your momentum. Keep a close watch on your fuel levels early on, as the local roads can be more demanding on your vehicle than the highway portion. If you want to avoid peak traffic, plan your departure for mid-morning to ensure a smoother transition onto the interstate. Always account for the turn-heavy nature of the first leg, which may require more focus than the highway sections later in the drive.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 107.5 miles from Maryland, LA, or about 2h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 107.5 miles or 2h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grambling, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Maryland, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Maryland, LA

This is one driving day of about 215 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maryland, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Samuels Road for about 75.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.5 mi from Maryland, LA · 2h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

108 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Central, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monroe, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.5 miles from Maryland, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Samuels Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.7 miles.

Arriving in Grambling, LA

The final approach into Grambling, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Grambling, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.87 one way

$65.74 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$36.05	$72.10
premium	$4.61	$39.02	$78.04
diesel	$5.64	$47.77	$95.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.5	0	$22.58	$10.32
Efficient EV	53.8	0	$18.81	$8.60
EV Truck/SUV	86	1	$30.10	$13.76

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Maryland, LA

Afternoon in Maryland on Sunday

Local time

2:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grambling, LA

Afternoon in Grambling on Sunday

Local time

2:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

89°F

Alexandria, LA

108 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 10m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Maryland, LA to Grambling, LA covers 215 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Samuels Road, E. E. Wallace Boulevard North, I 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 107.5 miles from Maryland, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Maryland, LA to Grambling, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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